You can navigate the Software Sources using the tabs.
The :guilabel:`Ubuntu Software` tab contains settings involving the downloading of software from Ubuntu repositories. Here you can disable proprietary software and select a download server among other things. To toggle enabling /disabling the proprietary drivers check/uncheck the :guilabel:`Proprietary drivers for devices(restricted)` checkbox. To toggle enabling/disabling other proprietary software check/uncheck the :guilabel:`Software restricted by copyright or legal issues(multiverse)` checkbox. To change the mirror or where you download change the :guilabel:`Download from` drop down menu. The :guilabel:`Main Server` option downloads from the main ubuntu server. There is an :guilabel:`Other` option with a large list of mirrors. The :guilabel:`Mirror` column lists a collapse list of mirrors to download from. To choose the fastest option press the :guilabel:`Select Best Server`.
The :guilabel:`Ubuntu Software` tab contains settings involving the downloading of software from Ubuntu repositories. Here you can disable proprietary software and select a download server among other things. To toggle enabling /disabling the proprietary drivers check/uncheck the :guilabel:`Proprietary drivers for devices(restricted)` checkbox. To toggle enabling/disabling other proprietary software check/uncheck the :guilabel:`Software restricted by copyright or legal issues(multiverse)` checkbox. To change the mirror or where you download change the :guilabel:`Download from` drop down menu. The :guilabel:`Main Server` option downloads from the main Ubuntu server. There is an :guilabel:`Other` option with a large list of mirrors. The :guilabel:`Mirror` column lists a collapse list of mirrors to download from. To choose the fastest option press the :guilabel:`Select Best Server`.
..image:: ubuntu_software-tab.png
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..image:: other-software-sources.png
The :guilabel:`Updates` tab allows you set which software updates you would like to subscribe to, in this case :guilabel:`Important ecurity updates`, :guilabel:`Recommended updates`, :guilabel:`Pre-released (unstable)`, and :guilabel:`Unsupported updates`. You can also set how frequently your system will automatically check for updates to the right of :guilabel:`Check for updates` and what actions it should take, namely notify you, download (without notification), or install updates. You can also specify which releases you would like to be notified of in the :guilabel:`Show new distribution releases` drop down, :menuselection:`Normal Releases`, :menuselection:`Long term releases only` or :menuselection:`Never`.
The :guilabel:`Updates` tab allows you set which software updates you would like to subscribe to, in this case :guilabel:`Important security updates`, :guilabel:`Recommended updates`, :guilabel:`Pre-released (unstable)`, and :guilabel:`Unsupported updates`. You can also set how frequently your system will automatically check for updates to the right of :guilabel:`Check for updates` and what actions it should take, namely notify you, download (without notification), or install updates. You can also specify which releases you would like to be notified of in the :guilabel:`Show new distribution releases` drop down, :menuselection:`Normal Releases`, :menuselection:`Long term releases only` or :menuselection:`Never`.
The :guilabel:`Authentication` tab manages key files which ensure your downloads are not compromised, basically ensuring you are download from a reliable source and your download has not been intercepted. The list of all keys signed on your system are listed under :guilabel:`Trusted software providers`. To remove a key you no longer want to have access to your system press the :guilabel:`Remove` button. To only allow the default keys that ship with lubuntu press the :guilabel:`Restore Defaults` button.
The :guilabel:`Authentication` tab manages key files which ensure your downloads are not compromised, basically ensuring you are download from a reliable source and your download has not been intercepted. The list of all keys signed on your system are listed under :guilabel:`Trusted software providers`. To remove a key you no longer want to have access to your system press the :guilabel:`Remove` button. To only allow the default keys that ship with Lubuntu press the :guilabel:`Restore Defaults` button.
..image:: sources-auth.png
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To install proprietary drivers use the :guilabel:`Additional Drivers` tab. Then press the check box to use the :guilabel:`Using Driver Name` radio button to input the proprietary driver for that checkbox. To not use proprietary drivers for something use the :guilabel:`Do not use the device` radio button. To apply these changes you will need internet access and will need to press the :guilabel:`Apply Changes` button. To revert back to your previous changes use the :guilabel:`Revert` button.
To launch this part of the program directly :menuselection:`Prefrences --> Additional Drivers`.
To launch this part of the program directly :menuselection:`Preferences --> Additional Drivers`.
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How to Launch
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To launch software properties from the menu you can :menuselection:`Prefrences --> Software Sources`. In Muon Package Manager :menuselection:`Settings --> Configure Software Sources`. In Discover Software Center :menuselection:`Settings --> Ubuntu (Default) --> Settings (Gear icon) --> Software Sources`. From the command line run
To launch software properties from the menu you can :menuselection:`Preferences --> Software Sources`. In Muon Package Manager :menuselection:`Settings --> Configure Software Sources`. In Discover Software Center :menuselection:`Settings --> Ubuntu (Default) --> Settings (Gear icon) --> Software Sources`. From the command line run
